Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are familiar thyroid problems that have been prevalent in India. Even though people find traditional cures and medicines helpful, some still turn to homeopathy as one of the options in modern medicine. Getting homeopathy treatment for thyroid issues is a good option, so here are the few dos and don’ts that may help in finding the right treatment. The following are five strategic errors that one should avoid when choosing a thyroid homeopathy treatment in India.
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Lack of proper diagnostic check up and right tests from an endocrinologist first
Before any kind of thyroid treatment, it is very important to get the correct diagnosis first. The evaluation of the symptoms and blood tests taken from an endocrinologist determines the type and level of thyroid disorder. That way the type of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism that you have is known and homeopathic remedies appropriate for the state of the thyroid gland can be chosen. This creates room for misdiagnosis and giving the patient the wrong type of treatment since the homeopath is operating without reports and scans. Need to have an endocrinologist and homeopath doctor.
Similar to the other diseases, one should get retested after beginning homeopathy as well. This assists in determining when the program formulated is effective or when it requires modification. Do not completely eliminate the conventional Lab investigations – include them alongside the homeopathic medicines to achieve the best control of thyroid disorders. Thyroid follow-up tests give an indication as to whether the treatment is working or not over time.
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Expectation of how long it will take to cure them or get better
Individuals who seek homeopathy also have a rather unrealistic expectation of rapid cures. However, thyroid issues are chronic and progress gradually over months or years and hence give it adequate time to heal. For acute illnesses, it might take a short time to notice some improvement while for chronic conditions such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, it may take some time. Homeopathy operates as a system that marches towards the enhancement of the body’s inherent capacity to restore balance. It may take anything between 6 to 24 months to see positive changes; the extent of dysfunction in a relationship will determine the time needed for a significant change to be observed. It is important that the patient is regular with the prescribed individual therapy – this may be pills, tonic water or ointment.
Develop reasonable expectations regarding the time required for treatment and adhere to the time guidelines recommended by the homeopath. Be on the lookout for these signs however and report any of the aforementioned that are undesirable. But give sufficient time for natural substances to work at sub-physiological levels of human physiology. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle also enhances the benefits of homeopathic treatment, which forms the following benefits. By homeopathy, it is possible to have good control over several types of problems related to thyroid.
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Failing to grasp the scope and applicability of homeopathy remedies
As it has already been discussed, homeopathy can manage thyroid hormone ratios rather effectively when structural changes or nodules are absent. For instance, there exist patients with large multinodular goiters with obstruction or inflammation that requires surgery, radioactive iodine or steroids coupled with homeopathy. Do not rely strictly on homeopathic treatment if there are structural problems that precipitate pressure signs or breast complaints.
However, there may still be a place for homeopathy in the management of certain thyroid conditions depending on the case history, once the structural thyroid conditions have been treated by conventional medicine or surgery. In homeopathy treatment, it attempts to address the constitutional level so that the propensity of developing nodules or hormonal dysfunctions in future is prevented. However, the general priority must be given to evaluating and treating large swellings, suspicious nodules, eye disorders, obstructive symptoms etc under endocrinological supervision. While developing a rational plan of integrated management of thyroid treatment, one should consider the strengths and weaknesses of homeopathy as an effective approach.
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Developing the hope for unbelievable cures
Stay away from homeopaths who claim to have a particular cure percentage/ rate and those that claim to repair severe destruction of the thyroid gland within a short time and in secret. That is why thyroid health is a multifaceted issue and the results of homeopathy, as demonstrated by the presented data, can vary greatly. Skilled homeopaths avoid giving false hopes, describe realistic expectations, time frame and chances for a symptom to be managed. Their advice takes into consideration the fact that the homeopathic regimens require personalization, which is achieved by the assessment of total body profile.
The idea of thyroid cure within days or weeks by homeopathy is thus mostly implausible in terms of the claims that are being made. There are numerous factors that dictate the degree of results achieved; the nature of the disease, patients’ adherence, their life choices, genetics and the time spent on the treatment. This practice is based on minor changes that are made in the body self-organizing processes to correct thyroid related problems.
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Neglecting to consider potential interactions with other medications
It is a tenet of homeopathy to individualize the treatment according to one’s physical and psychological traits, disease and family predispositions. For this reason, there is no one size fits all thyroid homeopathy formula that suits everybody. At the same time, it is also essential to note that one woman’s successful regimen may not be ideal for another. Therefore, it is clear that giving thyroid homeopathy for people without having a one-to-one session and follow-up treatment based solely on symptoms is against the basic tenets of homeopathy.
Choose a well professionalized homeopath who is ready to spend a good amount of time on consultation in order to understand your health problems in detail through conversation. He/she must be very detailed in taking a case history, review for genetic factors, identify vulnerable points and based on the findings advise on interventions that address the fundamental cause. However, have progress reviews from time to time to allow the alteration of the protocol based on changing health conditions. Never take a particular remedy based on the word of mouth or some ‘learned’ information found on the internet.
Conclusion
Homeopathy can play a role as an adjunct treatment strategy for various forms of thyroid disorders, with proper appreciation of its limitations. Do not commit the above errors such as conducting the homeopathy without necessary diagnosis, developing short-term goals of treatment, homeopathy alone for structural issues, being duped by the cure lines and treating the ailment nonchalantly without considering the constitutional examination. Engage a professional thyroid homeopathic doctor willing to check your routine as well as adjust regimes depending on the current thyroid health. Use homeopathy selectively in combination with conventional endocrinology for thyroid disorder with appropriate consultation for sustainable outcomes.
